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17538Richard &amp; Martin Welch living with Hurst family in 1880http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1313/mb.ashx
Does anyone have information about Richard and Martin Welch who were living with the Alexander Hurst family in the 1880 Mecosta county census? Richard and Martin are identified as being Alexander's half-brothers. All three men are listed as having been born in Canada. Thank you for any help.2015-05-22 19:26:52ZNorCelt9http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1313/mb.ashxRe: Descendants of William A. Larsen &amp; Rena Sedore-Larsenhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1264.4.1/mb.ashx
I will answer any questions I'm able to if you reply back to this address. I vaguely remember Uncle Fred from way back when I was a child.2015-05-11 15:13:45Zsmarek22_smhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1264.4.1/mb.ashxRe: Descendants of William A. Larsen &amp; Rena Sedore-Larsenhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1264.4/mb.ashx
I am the daughter of Darlene Larsen. She was married to Alfred Krause and she passed away January 15, 2011. Her brothers, Bernard and Harry(Dennis) predeceased her and her only sister,Betty, passed away February,2013.2015-05-11 14:53:06Zsmarek22_smhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1264.4/mb.ashxRe: Seth and Chloe Bedor Robinsonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/509.2/mb.ashx
NOTE -<br>There is a 20 yr. gap in the census records [1880 - 1900] as the 1890 census was burned in the 1920's. Add 20 yrs to everyone's 1880 age for the 1900 census.<br><br>I’m not related to any member of this family. <br><br>1940 is the last available census at this time. <br><br><br>Census records do not record the “specific locality” of a person’s birth.<br>Census records only record where a person was born – state or country.<br>Census records record where a person was living when the census taker came by.<br><br><br><br>Mich. death cert. info -<br>County Mecosta <br>City/village/township Big Rapids <br>Last Name Robinson <br>Given Name Seth <br>Birth Year 1843 <br>Age 64 <br>Death Day 13 <br>Death Month Aug <br>Death Year 1908 <br>Father's Given Name Unknown <br>father's birthplace - Canada<br>mother's maiden name - unknown<br>mother's birthplace - Scotland<br>burial indicated - city cem.<br><br>Mich. death cert. info -<br>County Kalamazoo <br>City/village/township Kalamazoo <br>Last Name Robinson <br>Given Name Chloe <br>Age 82 [birthplace - unknown, arrived in US 1968]<br>Death Day 1 <br>Death Month Dec <br>Death Year 1924 <br>Father's Last Name Bedon, Canada<br>mother's birthplace - unknown [possibly Canada]<br>burial - Jackson, MI <br><br><br>1900 -<br>Name: Seth Robinson <br>Age: 56 <br>Birth Date: Jun 1843 <br>Birthplace: Canada<br>[Canada English] <br>Home in 1900: Osceola, Osceola, Michigan <br>Race: White <br>Gender: Male <br>Immigration Year: 1872 <br>Relation to Head of House: Head <br>Marital Status: Married <br>Spouse's Name: Chloe Robinson <br>Marriage Year: 1870 <br>Years Married: 30 <br>Father's Birthplace: Canada English <br>Mother's Birthplace: Canada, England <br>Occupation: farmer<br><br> Seth Robinson 56, 6/43 Canada [English] - immigrated 1872<br> Chloe Robinson 57, 2/43 Canada [English], married 30 yrs, 1 child, immigrated 1874<br> Charles H Robinson 20, 3/80 MI <br> <br>2015-04-26 15:17:04Zthomasker2http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/509.2/mb.ashxRe: Seth and Chloe Bedor Robinsonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/509.1/mb.ashx
Hi Chuck, did you ever get any info on Seth and Choloe. I am still looking into your Robinson line.<br>Judi Montgomery<br>2015-04-26 14:28:41Zbdrf422http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/509.1/mb.ashxRescued Photos RODGERS/ROGERS Surname, Morley, Mecosta &amp; Montcalm Co.Locationshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1312/mb.ashx
As a hobby I rescue old photos that have identification on them and attempt to find family to send them to. I have two photos from the Rodgers family. One is identified as Fred Rodgers &amp; it was taken in Morley, Mecosta County, Michigan. He's an adolescent/young teen &amp; has dark hair. He's dressed in a suit &amp; tie. His sister Ella Rodgers Carr lived in the Amble/Morley area. It was taken probably in the early 1900's. <br><br>The other photo is identified as Mary Ann Rodgers - Grandma.. She's young &amp; wearing a high neck dress with padded shoulders-probably puffy upper sleeves. She was wearing earrings. The name of the photographer was J.H. Daniels, who after some research was found in Michigan: Belding (J. H. Daniels &amp; Company) PHOTOGRAPHERS ..1896-1897<br>Belding PHOTOGRAPHER ca 1898. Belding is in Ionia County. <br><br>There is also two photos of the same young man, another son of Mary A. Rodgers. He is identified as Will on one of the photos and is identified as Bill on the other one. <br><br>Depending on the documents I sourced and the photos, the family spelling is both Rodgers and Rogers.<br><br>If you are family &amp; would like to obtain these, please reply here &amp; also send me an email at: <a href="mailto://digginroots@yahoo.com">digginroots@yahoo.com</a> (that's 2 g's not 3.) Thank you<br> 2015-03-08 15:07:48ZKBarnes1958http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1312/mb.ashxRe: CLARKhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/84.2/mb.ashx
I'm not related to any member of this family.<br><br>NOTE -<br>There is a 20 yr. gap in the census records [1880 - 1900] as the 1890 census was burned in the 1920's. Add 20 yrs to everyone's 1880 age for the 1900 census.<br><br>1837 Michigan was admitted to the Union.<br>Michigan did not require “by law” birth, marriage &amp; death registrations until 1867.<br><br>I’m not related to any member of this family. <br><br>Census records do not record the “specific locality” of a person’s birth.<br>Census records only record where a person was born – state or country.<br><br>1940 is the last available census at this time. <br><br>Facts you should know about the early census records –<br><br>All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female. <br><br>NO specific age was stated for any family member<br>NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country <br>NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township<br>NO street address was stated<br>NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced<br>NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…<br>NO occupation was stated<br>NO parental birthplaces are stated <br>NO race was stated [but assume “white”] <br><br>1850, 1860 &amp; 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.<br><br>Step children are not enumerated as “step” children<br>Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”<br>Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”<br>Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"<br>Immigration date is not recorded<br><br>1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members with their birthplaces <br><br>1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++<br><br>MICH. death record -<br><br>CLARK, OWEN<br>Date of death: 16-Feb-1876 <br>Ledger Page: 191 <br>Record Number: 13 <br>Place of death: Big Rapids <br>County of Death: Mecosta <br>Sex: Male <br>Race: WHITE <br>Marital Status: Married <br>Age: 48 years 1 month 16 days [b. 1828]<br>Cause of Death: DROPSY <br>Birthplace: IRELAND <br>Occupation: LABORER <br>Father's Name: Clark, PATRICK <br>Father's Residence: NILES <br>Mother's Name: CLARK, BRIDET <br>Mother's Residence: <br>Date of record: 1-Jun-1877 <br> <br><br>Need DOB's + birthplaces for all the children.<br><br>WHO did Owen P. Sr. marry??<br>need her 1st name + DOB + birthplace2015-03-04 13:15:36Zthomasker2http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/84.2/mb.ashxRe: Looking for info on Harpers and Tuppers in Barryton,Mecosta County , Michiganhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/600.3/mb.ashx
I saw an old msg from you to me yrs ago, are you still looking for this info? I have some... marriage record of Delbert J. Tupper and Bessie May Harper. Name: Delbert J. Tupper Birth Date: 1873 Birthplace: Mich Age: 34 Spouse's Name: Bessie May Harper Spouse's Birth Date: 1889 Spouse's Birthplace: Mich Spouse's Age: 18 Event Date: 10 Jul 1907 Event Place: Weidman, Isabella, Michigan Father's Name: Nelson G. Tupper Mother's Name: Mary E. Davis Spouse's Father's Name: Benj. L. Harper Spouse's Mother's Name: D. L. Chase Race: White Spouse's Race: White Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M74412-6 , System Origin: Michigan-EASy , GS Film number: 1005114 , Reference ID: p 274 === Delbert Johesia Tupper United States World War I Draft Registration Cards. Name: Delbert Johesia Tupper Event Type: Draft Registration Event Date: 1917-1918 Event Place: Roscommon County, Michigan, United States Gender: Male Nationality: United States Birth Date: 13 Feb 1873 Birthplace: , , United States Affiliate Publication Number: M1509 , Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards , GS Film Number: 1682808 , Digital Folder Number: 005251428 , Image Number: 00804. occupation laborer for Mr Biddle in Roscommon, MI. Bessie Tupper, Barryton, Mecosta, MI. tall, med build, dk blue eyes, lt brown hair sprinkled with grey.<br><a href="http://www.mibabs.tribalpages.com" target="_blank">www.mibabs.tribalpages.com</a> <br>2015-03-03 18:06:43ZBNesonhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/600.3/mb.ashxRe: Obit Lucy Rorick 1955http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1310.1/mb.ashx
Hi,<br><br>IF you're still looking for this obit, there is an obituary volunteer in Mecosta County. You'll find his/her contact info at <a href="http://www.gengathering.com" target="_blank">www.gengathering.com</a>. <br><br>If that doesn't work out, you can order a copy from the Mecosta County Genealogical Society, <a href="http://www.commoncorners.com/mcgs/" target="_blank">www.commoncorners.com/mcgs/</a>. Successful Searching!2015-03-03 17:36:30Zjudyartley26191http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1310.1/mb.ashxRescued Photo WILEY Surname Connected with RODGERS Family, Mecosta MI Locationhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1311/mb.ashx
As a hobby I rescue old photos that have identification on them &amp; attempt to get them back to family. I'm unsure where this was taken, but it's about 100 years old. He's a blond with light eyes and dressed in a double breasted suit. His shirt has a high collar and he has some kind of a white/lighter color tie around his throat. He's in his late teens or early 20's. I was told that he was from Michigan and had a connection to the RODGERS family from Belding, Michigan and Morley, Michigan. He is identified as Will Wiley<br><br>If you're family &amp; would like to obtain this, please respond here &amp; also send me an email to: <a href="mailto://digginroots@yahoo.com">digginroots@yahoo.com</a> (that's 2 g's not 3.). Thank you.2015-03-02 12:40:22ZKBarnes1958http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1311/mb.ashxRe: CLARKhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/84.1/mb.ashx
Pardon Clark is Owen P Clark....I think Owen A (alodphus) Clark is his father2015-02-12 02:49:34Zmrm0mhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/84.1/mb.ashxRe: Ulysses Sheridan Shock-Cora M. Wood-1892http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/594.2/mb.ashx
Just joined ancestry (2014) and saw this post. Cora Wood was my great grandmother. She remarried a man named Wesley House and had 4 children, my grandmother was Leona May House, born to them in 1898. They lived on a farm in Big Rapids, along with the farm, he worked in a lumber camp. Wesley House died of spinal meningitis in 1909 and then she married a man by the name of VanOrden. She died at my grandmother's house in Grand Rapids, MI when she fell down a flight of stairs. She is buried in Big Rapids at Highland Cemetery. She and Ulysses Shock had a child together, I think, Vern Shock, but was adopted by Wesley House.2015-02-08 15:32:19ZSue_fink64http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/594.2/mb.ashxObit Lucy Rorick 1955http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1310/mb.ashx
Looking for an obit for Lucy Rorick. Died July 7, 1955. Thanks, Johnny Bond2015-01-07 03:45:33Zcudahyjbhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1310/mb.ashxRe: Stewart or Stuart Brothers killed on March 28 1889 in Explosion at Morgan Shingle in Hungerford MIhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx
These news articles are from GenealogyBank . com<br>I think it is about $70.00 UDS for a one year membership<br>2014-12-30 09:38:00ZSCIGSChttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Stewart or Stuart Brothers killed on March 28 1889 in Explosion at Morgan Shingle in Hungerford MIhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you so much for those articles. I had found a couple articles on the Library of Congress (LOC.gov) historical newspaper collection but they much shorter and non-Michigan city newspapers. Are these papers available online through a national service, or must you be a Michigan resident to access them at a local library?2014-12-29 23:50:42ZCuznAmyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
For some reason Ancestry, in its infinite wisdom, decided to change my user name from jamarshall147 to jamarshall148. Really annoying!<br><br>Anyway, from the cards these are printed on, I know they are both from the 20th century. Since Uncle George died in 1910, the date of his would be somewhere in the first decade of the 20th century. Frank Lewis Jones looks fairly young in that photo, so I'd say first decade of the 20th century for his photo also.2014-12-28 15:06:55Zjamarshall148http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Charles and Ida Fooshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307.3/mb.ashx
I’m not related to any member of this family. <br><br><br>from findagrave.com -<br>Ida Mae Brack Winter Foos <br>Birth: 1879 <br>Death: Jan. 26, 1941<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan, USA <br><br>Burial:<br>Highland View Cemetery <br>Big Rapids<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan <br> <br>from findagrave.com -<br>Charles E. Foos <br>Birth: 1883 <br>Death: Feb. 14, 1941<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan, USA <br><br> <br>Family links: <br> Parents:<br> George W Foos (1842 - 1899)<br> Rebecca Dorsey Foos (1844 - 1909)<br> <br> Children:<br> Harry Edward Foos (1903 - 1973)*<br> <br> Siblings:<br> Josiah Collins (1864 - 1943)**<br> Francis Marion Foos (1868 - 1899)*<br> Emily Mae Foos Burtsfield (1872 - 1917)*<br> George C. Foos (1881 - 1882)*<br> Charles E. Foos (1883 - 1941)<br> Mary A Stephenson (1884 - 1967)*<br> Emerson George Foos (1886 - 1963)*<br> <br>*Calculated relationship<br>**Half-sibling<br> <br> <br>Burial:<br>Highland View Cemetery <br>Big Rapids<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan <br> <br>Mich. marriage record -<br>Charles E. Foos<br>Name: Charles E. Foos <br>Age (Expanded): 43 years <br>Birth Year: 1873 <br>Birthplace: Ohio <br>Spouse's Name: Ida B. Winter <br>Spouse's Age (Expanded): 37 years <br>Spouse's Birth Year: 1879 <br>Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan <br>Event Date: 15 Aug 1916 <br>Event Place: Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan <br>Father's Name: Geo. W. Foos <br>Mother's Name: Rebecca Gopp <br>Spouse's Father's Name: John Brack <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>2014-12-27 22:30:33Zthomasker2http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307.3/mb.ashxRe: Charles and Ida Fooshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307.2/mb.ashx
I’m not related to any member of this family. <br><br><br>Mich. Death Record -<br>Name: Charles E Foos <br>Event Type: Death <br>Event Date: 14 Feb 1941 <br>Event Place: Colfax, Mecosta, Michigan, United States <br>Gender: Male <br>Age: 67 <br>Marital Status: Widowed <br>Birthplace: Marion, Ohio <br>Birth Year (Estimated): 1874 <br>Father's Name: Geo Foos <br>Mother's Name: Rebecca Gopp <br><br><br>Michigan death record -<br>Ida B Foos<br>Name: Ida B Foos <br>Event Type: Death <br>Event Date: 26 Jan 1941 <br>Event Place: Colfax, Mecosta, Michigan, United States <br>Gender: Female <br>Age: 61 <br>Marital Status: Married <br>Birth Date: 03 Mar 1879 <br>Birthplace: Stanwood, Michigan <br>Birth Year (Estimated): 1880 <br>Father's Name: John Brack <br>Mother's Name: Anna Ebel <br>2014-12-27 22:19:50Zthomasker2http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307.2/mb.ashxStewart or Stuart Brothers killed on March 28 1889 in Explosion at Morgan Shingle in Hungerford MIhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308/mb.ashx
I am looking for information on Charles Stewart (Stuart) and his brother Edward Stewart (Stuart) who were killed on March 28, 1889 in Hungerford Michigan after an boiler explosion at Morgan's Shingle Mill. Does anyone have access to historical newspaper accounts. I am trying to verify if these two are son's of Mark P Stewart and Julia Ann Alexander from Edmore, Montcalm County, MI. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.2014-05-23 21:32:12ZCuznAmyhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308/mb.ashxSchneider/Snyder/Sniderhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1304/mb.ashx
Carl Snider of Grand Rapids, Michigan prepared a Family Tree Maker book of the Ancestors and Descendants of Carl Jerome Snider &amp; Lenora Bessie Calhoun. Carl's father was Jacob Snider of Remus Michigan (the man to whom you refer). Big Jake's children were Joseph P. Snider (born 3-29-1881),Teresa (Sister Mary Michael) Snider (born 8-10-1884), Jacob (Big Jake) Snider (born 6-16-1887), Frank Robert Snider (born 1-15-1892), Rose Bernadette Snider (born 4-8-1894:she is my grandmother), Augusta (Gustie) Snyder (born 7-8-1897), Ernest Snider (born 3-22-1899), and Carl Jerome Snider (born 8-5-1901). Only two have the Snyder spelling in the book but I thought four had taken that spelling and four took Snider though the original spelling was Schneider. My grandmother Rose and her sister Gustie married brothers William and John Flachs. The book contains some inaccuracies. It shows Rose's daughter Barbara marrying Milo Foster but assigns her maiden name to the children rather than Milo's surname. Maurice Flachs' 5 children were all born 10 years later than noted. Rita Marie was called Rita Marianne. Her first 4 children have inaccurate birth years. The first 2 should be 1947 and 1948 (they were born exactly one year apart and are not twins. David was born in 1949 and Melvin (not Melora) was born in 1950.<br><br>Also in his story regarding Jake the father he writes that Jake lived with them once he no longer could live on his own. My father, mother, and aunt all remembered him living with both Rose and Gustie for long periods of time. <br><br>While keeping in mind that this has family stories based on different memories it is still a treasure trove of information---much of it documented for reliability. I hope you can use this information. Most of the family is still tied closely to Remus. 2013-07-12 19:45:13Zronmariaustinhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1304/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Yes, I have seen a card of his a bit like that, and I forgot that he used the W. E. in those. This one looks a little later than the ones I've seen, because of the embossed lettering. So, it could be about 1912. It might be a little earlier or later, too.<br><br>Would you mind if I download the picture to my computer?<br><br>2014-09-01 21:52:35Zjamarshall148http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1/mb.ashx
Hi, I'm the same person who originally posted...<br><br>Yes, I think he would have still had the studio then. However, I didn't think that he used the full "W.E. Marshall" at that time. I'm very interested in seeing a scan or photo of your photograph, if you can post it here as an attachment.2014-09-01 20:47:54Zjamarshall148http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Thank you! I use the photos as screen savers on my computer.2014-09-01 22:26:35Zjamarshall148http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxCharles and Ida Fooshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307/mb.ashx
I am looking for information on the deaths of Charles E. Foos and his wife Ida Foos. <br><br>Ida Foos died January 26, 1941.<br>Charles died two weeks later on February 14, 1941. <br><br>Are there death notices or a news story? I am in Maryland and cannot visit Mecosta County. <br><br>Any help, greatly appreciated. 2014-05-04 22:07:15Zstude66http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307/mb.ashxRe: Dale E. Vansycklehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1305.1/mb.ashx
I’m not related to any member of this family. <br><br>1940 is the last available census at this time.<br><br><br><br>cem. record -<br>Dale Van Syckle <br>Birth: Mar. 9, 1923 <br>Death: Oct. 28, 1995 <br><br> <br>Family links: <br> Parents:<br> Floyd W. Vansyckle (1887 - 1988)<br> Anna Mae Demsey Vansyckle (1895 - 1983)<br> <br> <br>Burial:<br>Brown Cemetery <br>Barryton<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan <br> <br>cem. record - father <br>Floyd W. Van Syckle <br>Birth: 1887 <br>Death: 1988 <br> <br>Burial:<br>Brown Cemetery <br>Barryton<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan <br> <br>cem. record -<br>Mae Van Syckle <br>Birth: 1895 <br>Death: 1983 <br> <br>Burial:<br>Brown Cemetery <br>Barryton<br>Mecosta County<br>Michigan <br> <br> <br> Are you sure that there is an OBIT&gt;???<br><br><br> marriage record for father -<br>Name: Floyd Vansyckle <br> Race (Original): <br> Age (Expanded): 25 years <br> Birth Year: 1888 <br> Birthplace: Michigan <br> Spouse's Name: Mae Dempsey <br> Spouse's Race (Original): <br> Spouse's Age (Expanded): 18 years <br> Spouse's Birth Year: 1895 <br> Spouse's Birthplace: Canada <br> Event Date: 21 Jul 1913 <br> Event Place: Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan <br> Father's Name: Henry Vansyckle <br> Mother's Name: Cora Raisley <br> Spouse's Father's Name: James Dempsey <br> Spouse's Mother's Name: Ida Bova <br> Marital Status: <br><br> <br> <br> <br>2013-08-28 12:27:36Zthomasker2http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1305.1/mb.ashxRe: Charles and Ida Fooshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307.1/mb.ashx
I’m not related to any member of this family. <br><br><br>1940 is the last available census at this time.<br><br><br>FREE online MICH. death certs. stop at 1920 [1897 - 1920].<br><br>I don't believe there is a death index for that time period.<br><br>Order the death certs. from the state of MICH. [expensive]<br>Parents names should be listed on the certs.2014-05-06 11:59:11Zthomasker2http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1307.1/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.2.1.1/mb.ashx
Somebody sent me an email and Ancestry will not allow me to reply. I have a registered guest account. Some years ago ancestry changed their message system and automatically generated a a new guest account, and would not allow me to merge the old one in. Now, looking at this thread, I see that some of my posts are listed as jamarshall148, which is a new one to me. Please post a digital copy of the photo to this thread if you can. Thanks!2014-12-26 16:36:11Zjamarshall147http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Rowlingson-Davis-Sheets Familieshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.236.2/mb.ashx
Just checking to see if you have any further information on the Holbrook family. I don't have any further information on Eunice (Una) than the year she was born (1895) so if you have more information I would be interested. Still researching on where Celestia and Silas ended up.2014-04-05 16:12:34ZMIW48858http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.236.2/mb.ashxRe: Rowlingson-Davis-Sheets Familieshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.235.1/mb.ashx
Hi Sam, <br>Sorry I dropped off the face of the earth for awhile. Too many family issues: mother, step-father, kids, deployments....anyway, I'm back on! I have Mary Emma Sheets (1871-1923) married to Judson Darling Waldron (1867-1944) and children. Do you have more info on a connection?<br>Margie2013-11-24 00:42:26ZMIW48858http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.235.1/mb.ashxRe: Rowlingson-Davis-Sheets Familieshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.236.1/mb.ashx
Cherie, I have found additional information on the Silas and Celestia Holbrook family you might be interested in. Celestia's divorce from Samuel Davis wasn't final until April 8, 1899 and she and Silas married later that month. Una, I believe, is short for Eunice and is Silas and Celestia's daughter. Celestia had left Samuel Davis sometime before they were married. I have a copy of the calendar record for the divorce and need to go to Ionia County to see the actual paperwork for each listing that should give me the date she left Samuel (who is my husband's great-grandfather). The Anna listed on the 1900 census with Silas and Kate (Celestia) is Samuel's daughter who was living with them at the time. I would like to get whatever information you have on Una as I am trying to track down where Silas and Celestia died and are buried. Looking forward to hearing from you. Margie2013-11-22 20:55:53ZMIW48858http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.236.1/mb.ashxRe: Savina "Vina" Coblentz McIntire?http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/636.1.1/mb.ashx
There is a gravestone here for Samuel and Lovina McIntyre, in Isabella County<br><a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp;GSln=mcintyre&amp;GSiman=1&amp;GScid=303469&amp;GRid=134633876&amp" target="_blank">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp;GSln=mc...</a>;2014-09-07 03:11:51Zbarbdale_1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/636.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Stewart or Stuart Brothers killed on March 28 1889 in Explosion at Morgan Shingle in Hungerford MIhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.1/mb.ashx
THE BAY CITY TIMES MARCH 29, 1889 PAGE 1<br><br>DOUBLE FATALITY<br><br>Big Rapids, Mich., March 29<br>Edward Stewart was instantly killed and his brother Charles fatally injured by the bursting of a jointer machine in Morgan's shingle Mill at Hungerford yesterday. Another brother barely escaped with his life. Two other employees were slightly injured. The breaking of the wheel in the jointer caused the machine to fly to pieces. The dead and injured are all single men. Charles Stewart died a few hours later. 2014-05-24 04:23:39Zbarbdale_1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.1/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx
I have attached two photos taken at the Marshall Photo Studio in Big Rapids. My grandfather, Frank Lewis Jones was born 1884 in Onondaga, MI and died in 1925 in Big Rapids. His uncle, George W. Jones was born in Onondaga, MI in 1851 and died in Sept. 1910 in the Jackson, MI area. He must have been in Big Rapids visiting his younger brother, John Jones at the time of having his photo taken at Marshall Photo. Hopefully the dates will help you determine the approximate dates these photos were taken.<br>2014-12-27 17:41:33ZLindaHull57http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.2.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: CECIL NORMANhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/190.1.1/mb.ashx
I would like to get as much information about Cecil Norman as possible. I believe he was my great grandfather2013-08-19 23:52:21Zgabriellek1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/190.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Rowlingson-Davis-Sheets Familieshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.236/mb.ashx
I have a Una Davis, daughter of Celestia and Samuel who married into the Shannon family.<br><br>Una went by Holbrook, but was born 5 years before Celestia Rowlinsgon-Davis married Silas P Holbrook (son of Charles and Emma Smith Holbrook) on 22 April 1899.<br><br>All of Celestia's children were listed as Davis and the name was crossed out on the 1900 Census, so I imagine they were adopted... Celestia is listed as Kate on that Census, but as Celestia on 1910-1930<br><br>Celestia and Silas were in Natona Co, Wyoming on the 1920 and 1930 Census.<br><br>Celestia E. Mrs. Davis<br>Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925<br>birth: 1860 New York<br>marriage: 22 April 1899 Ionia, Ionia, Michigan<br>father: Newel Rowlingson<br>mother: Addie Brown<br>spouse: Silas Holbrook<br>other: Charles Holbrook, Emma Smith2013-10-28 22:24:22ZCherie_in_OChttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/102.236/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx
Of course you may download it. We genealogists need to help each other! What I would give to find some records from your great grandfather's studio. I have several photos from other studios in that area that I found in my mother-in-law's trunk. I don't know who they are and she's no longer here to ask. :( 2014-09-01 22:22:17Zjphurst1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4/mb.ashx
The photo I have is marked "WE Marshall Photography" in Big Rapids. The baby in it is my husband's father, I believe. He, however, wasn't born until February of 1912 and I'm guessing the baby is a few months old. Is it possible that your great grandfather's studio was open at that time. 2014-08-29 16:49:11Zjphurst1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1/mb.ashx
Here it is. What do you think?2014-09-01 21:28:28Zjphurst1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.4.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Savina "Vina" Coblentz McIntire?http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/636.1.1.1/mb.ashx
thank you for the headstone information. now I have to wonder how the grandfather of the previous thread connects with Vina.2014-09-07 12:54:08ZThomasWickham74http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/636.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Savina "Vina" Coblentz McIntire?http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/636.1/mb.ashx
I am doing research on the Pettinger family and I show that "vina" married Joseph Pettinger 6/11/1910. She had two children Edward Lowe Pettinger and Ethel Mary Pettinger. She married Samuel McIntyre June 1921, I will now do some research on the new spelling of McIntire that you offer. She had lived with Samuel and his kids in 1920 listed as servant to the McIntyre household. I am trying to find her real father as she was 5 years old when her other married Coblentz. I would appreciate any help you can offer. Linda 2014-09-07 00:16:11ZThomasWickham74http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/636.1/mb.ashxDale E. Vansycklehttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1305/mb.ashx
Looking for a obit for Dale E. Vansyckle born 9 Mar 1923 - died 28 Oct 1995 From Barryton, MI Dale was my 2nd cousin. <br>Thank You.2013-08-28 02:28:14Zgrandpama89http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1305/mb.ashxRe: Ola Frojd b. 1814 came to US 1884 heading for Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1246.2.3.1.2.1/mb.ashx
i really need to check my emails .i just read your last 2 post . thank you so much for all your help. 2013-09-16 01:20:32Zelizabethwitherell1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1246.2.3.1.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Stewart or Stuart Brothers killed on March 28 1889 in Explosion at Morgan Shingle in Hungerford MIhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2.1/mb.ashx
see news below2014-12-26 21:05:56ZSCIGSChttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Stewart or Stuart Brothers killed on March 28 1889 in Explosion at Morgan Shingle in Hungerford MIhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2/mb.ashx
1850 Federal Census - Ohio - Logan - Monroe<br>Mark Stuart 26 born about 1827 in Ohio<br>Julian Stuart 18 born about 1832 in Ohio<br>no kids listed here<br>---<br>1860 Federal Census - Ohio - Paulding - Blue Creek<br>Mark P Stewart 37 born about 1823<br>Julia Stewart 28 born about 1832<br>John W Stewart 9 born about 1851<br>Nancy A Stewart 7 born about 1853<br>James Stewart 4 born about 1856<br>Mary B Stewart 2 born about 1858 <br>---<br>1870 Federal Census - Michigan - Montcalm - Evergreen<br>Mark Steward 48 born about 1822 in Ohio<br>Julia Ann Steward 38 born about 1832 in Ohio<br>John W Steward 19 born about 1851 in Ohio<br>Franklin Steward 15 born about 1855 in Ohio<br>Mary Steward 12 born about 1858 in Ohio<br>Mark A Steward 8 born about 1862 in Ohio<br>Anna Steward 6 born about 1864 in Ohio<br>Lydia Steward 4 born about 1866 in Ohio<br>Charles Steward 2 born about 1868 in Ohio<br>---<br>1880 Federal Census - Michigan - Montcalm - Evergreen - 233<br>Mark Stewart 55 born about 1825 in Ohio<br>Jula A. Stewart 48 born about 1832 in Ohio<br>Alex M. Stewart 18 born about 1862 in Ohio<br>Liddie M. Stewart 13 born about 1867 in Ohio<br>Charles M. Stewart 11 born about 1869 in Ohio<br>Edward E. Stewart 8 born about 1872 in Michigan<br>Henry A. Stewart 8 born about 1872 in Michigan<br>-----<br>STEWART, LYDIA M. single white female <br>Date of death: 9-Oct-1883<br>Place of death: EVERGREEN<br>County of Death: Montcalm<br>Age: 16 years 11 months 17 days<br>Cause of Death: TYPHOID FEVER<br>Birthplace: OHIO<br>Father's Name: Stewart, M P <br>Mother's Name: STEWART, JULIA A<br>---<br>The accident was in March of 1889.....<br>Charles was about 20 or 21 years old.<br>Edward was about 17 years old.<br>---<br>Marriage Date: 09 Sep 1893<br>Place: Mt Pleasant, Isabella, Michigan<br>Groom - Henry A. Stuart, 21 years, b. 1872 in Michigan<br>Bride - Alice Heath, 23 years, b. 1870 in Pennsylvania<br>Groom's parents are - Mark P. Stuart and Julia A. Alexander<br>Bride's parents are - Heath and Unknown<br>-----<br>1900 Federal Census - Michigan - Montcalm - Evergreen - District 0127<br>Charles Mosier 40<br>Anna Mosier 35<br>Arthur H Mosier 18<br>Ethel Mosier 16<br>Lydia M Mosier 14<br>Edward L Mosier 11<br>Glen C Mosier 6<br>Mary B Mosier 4<br>Earl R Mosier 3months<br>Juliana Stewart 68<br>This record shows that Charles and Anna have been married for 20 years<br>This record shows that Anna is the mother of 7 kids with 7 kids still living.<br>This record shows that Julia is a widow.<br>This record shows that Julia is the mother of 10 kids with 6 kids still living.<br>(Mark Stewart died between 1880 and 1900)<br>---<br>1920 Federal Census - Michigan - Montcalm - Evergreen - District 0116<br>Charley A Mosier 61<br>Anna S Mosier 55 born Ohio<br>Julana Stuart 87 born Ohio<br>---<br>I would try to contact the Montcalm County Clerk for a date for death for Julia<br>Then contact the County Public Library and try to get and obit for Julia<br>--<br>Another thing you might try is to trace Henry A Stuart/Stewart<br>and his wife Alice Heath.<br>His obit might list his brothers and sisters <br>and the fact that he was a twin to Edward.<br>---<br>I hope this information will be helpful to your research.<br>2014-12-26 21:03:43ZSCIGSChttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1308.2/mb.ashxRe: Looking for 3 ASH sisters in Big Rapids!!http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/415.1.2/mb.ashx
I also was a friend of Marjorie Ash. She was my best friend in elementary school and into high school. My sister was a good friend of her little sister Mary. what do you know of them? would love to get in touch, if possible.<br>Rebekah Pearson (Becky Ramsey)2014-03-24 22:17:28ZRebroxannahttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/415.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Hunter-Grahamhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1257.2/mb.ashx
MICHAEL PETER <br><br>JUST RAN ACROSS YOUR INQUIRY FROM 2008 ( I'M A LITTLE LATE ) . DID YOU EVER DETERMINE THE EXACT DEATH DATE FOR MARGARET ELIZABETH ( MAGGIE ) HUNTER-GRAHAM ? I LOCATED HER ON THE 1900 CENSUS IN MECOSTA COUNTY MICHIGAN BUT HAVE NEVER FOUND AN OBIT . SHE WAS THE SISTER OF MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER , MARY JANE HUNTER-JENNINGS WHO MARRIED WILLIAM JENNINGS NEAR CAPE VINCENT , NY IN 1857 BEFORE MIGRATING TO BOONE COUNTY IOWA IN 1859 . MARY JANE DIED JAN. 17 , 1908 .I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE RECORDS ON WHERE THEY WERE FROM IN SCOTLAND OR WHAT THEIR PARENTS' NAME WERE - DO YOU HAVE ANY THING ON THIS ? GARY JENNINGS2013-08-04 19:40:37Ztr_son1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1257.2/mb.ashxFerris Family Adoption - Need Helphttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1309/mb.ashx
I am searching for my great grandfather's original birth parents. He was born (I believe) in Mecosta village or nearby on 2 Mar 1898. He was adopted shortly after birth to Silas R. Stimson and his wife from Tompkins Center, MI (just North of Jackson, MI). My grandfather's full adopted name is George Albert Stimson. He shows up in the 1900 census (just under 2 years of age) with his adopted parents in Tomkins Center and the relationship to Silas is stated as "adopted son". The family has passed down information verbally. We know that his birth mother's last name was Ferris. I've narrowed it down to possibly being Isaac W. Ferris's daughter Georgia Ferris as his mother. Which would make sense since my grandfather's name is George. Does anyone have any information or verbal history in their family that might make this connection for me? Thanks.2014-11-22 16:20:07ZMotosmammahttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/1309/mb.ashxRe: VanGilder Cemeteryhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/193.194.1.2/mb.ashx
Looking for Jessie E Sisson, parents Alonzo and Mariah. Jessie was the second wife of John Gilbert Van Gilder. Not Jessie I Sisson, nor is it Jesse. 2013-07-07 16:57:05Zalicekeaton1http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/193.194.1.2/mb.ashxRe: Marshall photography studio, Big Rapidshttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.3/mb.ashx
Hi, Yes I have some pictures that were taken from Marshall's. It was from a school. Looked like classmates. My Great-Grandma Lillie May Walrath and her brother Andrew Josiah Walrath were in the picture. I can email you the pictures if you like.<br>My email is <a href="mailto://swhitt56@roadrunner.com">swhitt56@roadrunner.com</a><br>Have a great,<br>Sharon 2013-08-12 03:50:04Zswhitt5682http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/319.3/mb.ashxRe: Hollenbeck family searchhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/249.2.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx
Annie Jenkins Sharp was my great grandma, metro is my grandmas, Amos is my uncle that's the only family I know from my mom's side.2013-07-01 00:10:51Zsadienjillhttp://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.mecosta/249.2.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx